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Definition sickening in British English

sickening adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/
1

something sickening is so unpleasant that it shocks or upsets you

Example

scenes of sickening violence

Synonyms and related words
horrible dreadful disgusting
1.1

used about something that makes you feel so nervous that you feel slightly ill

Example

For a sickening moment, his hand slipped on the rope.

Synonyms and related words
serious severe grave
2

a sickening person, event, or situation makes you feel jealous

Synonyms and related words
jealousy envy the green-eyed monster
Definition sickening in British English